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1. Matt Johnson (born 15 August 1961 in London, England) is the founder and only constant member of the multimedia band The The. He was also a member of The Gadgets and Marc And The Mambas. He released one album under his own name, Burning Blue Soul (1981) on 4AD.
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2) Matt Johnson's career started when he was 11 years old. His first love was musical theatre. Musical highlights were playing The Artful Dodger alongside Russ Abbot & Gary Wilmot in the London Palladium production of Oliver Twist. He performed a principal role in the West End production of Les Miserables and performed a national tour in the West End production of ‘The Famous Five’, other shows included Scrooge, Blood Brothers and Peter Pan. Matt also performed for Queen Elizabeth.
When Matt Johnson was 16 years old he auditioned for the TV talent show ‘Popstars The Rivals’ on ITV1. After 6 months on Saturday night television he won a place in Pete Waterman’s boyband One True Voice. At Just 17 years old Matt found himself on the same record label as Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake.
The group went onto achieve three top ten hits in the UK including a number 2 and also achieved two further top ten hits in Ireland. Matt received his first Gold disc for achieving over half a million UK single sales. After a short run of success and time together, the band disbanded due to a member leaving. Matt went onto sign to BMG/SONY records.
Over the past 10 years Matt has been lucky enough to have supported and performed alongside or with ‘The Who’ ‘Westlife’ ‘Lulu’ ‘Keane’ ‘Madness’ ‘Mcfly’ to name a few. Matt continues to release music and has performed more than 2500 shows since he was 16.
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3) Keyboardist, songwriter and producer Matthew Richard Johnson has worked with many artists, notably Jamiroquai, Nolwenn Leroy, Julian Perretta, Duffy, Newton Faulkner, Stacey Solomon, Laura Doggett and many others.
Stand By Me
Matt Johnson Lyrics
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And the moon is the only light we′ll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won′t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
When the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
And the mountains would crumble to the sea
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darlin′, darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
So darlin′, darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you′re in trouble won't you stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Matt Johnson's song "Stand By Me" is a ballad that conveys the message of love, trust, and security. The song is a promise between two people to always be there for each other, no matter the circumstance. The lyrics begin by describing a dark and quiet night when the only source of light is the moon. It is a time of vulnerability, yet the singer proclaims that they won't be afraid as long as their significant other stands by them. This repeated phrase, "stand by me," emphasizes the importance of having someone's support and company during the dark times.
The lyrics continue with an even more vivid image of the sky falling and the mountains crumbling to the sea. Despite the apocalyptic imagery, the singer remains unafraid, knowing that they can count on their beloved to stand by them during any potential disaster. The final stanza is a plea for the listener to do the same: "Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me." The repetition and emotional intensity of the phrase "stand by me" throughout the song create a powerful and uplifting message.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come, and the land is dark
Even when everything around is scary and unknown
And the moon is the only light we'll see
Even if there's only a little bit of hope left
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
I won't let fear take over me
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as I have someone I can rely on
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Hey, my love, stay close to me
Oh stand, stand by me
Be my anchor and my strength
When the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
Even if everything seems to be falling apart
And the mountains would crumble to the sea
Even if the world as we know it changes
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
I won't let sadness consume me
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you're beside me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh stand by me
If you need me, I'll be there for you
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Together we can face anything
Writer(s): Mike Stoller, Ben King, Jerry Leiber
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.